Reference #: 4348183 THE POSITION Are you interested in working for an agency that oversees legalized gaming within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is seeking a Statistician 1 to perform sufficient analysis of each different game theme to ensure compliance with regulations. If you excel in problem solving and analytical skills, this is the job for you. Join our team of professionals today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure compliance with regulations regarding payback percentage, volatility, odds of all available awards, symbol weights, rules for bonus triggers and any unique rules for each game. Work includes verification via independent analysis of simulation programs submitted by manufacturers and used for mathematical, statistical and probability calculations to determine accuracy and, with regard to regulatory goals, integrity. Simulation programs are used to run a series of statistical tests to produce a confidence limit of attributes that are permissible within the rules. This position determines the combinatory outcome of all payouts represented in the submitted program using probability, statistics, and permutation formulas. You will develop computer algorithms to assist the agency, create reports and graphs to document the analysis and findings, and confirm statistical analysis of gaming devices.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Travels as necessary to complete assignments. Salary:Non-Negotiable, Pay Rules Apply to Existing Commonwealth Employees. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Statistics or Applied Mathematics or two years of progressively responsible experience in the application of statistical analysis, and programming in SAS or other analytical languages; or Two or more years' experience in gaming product analysis; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements: You must have classes/experience with statistical analysis. You must be familiar with Random Number Generators as they relate to casino gaming. You must have experience with gaming product analysis. You must have a Bachelor's degree in Statistics or Applied Mathematics. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a Personal History Questionnaire with a thorough background investigation, including drug screening and the subsequent review and approval by the Board.

How to Apply: Your application must include a resume. If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 ( earing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.